UGC SAARC Fellowships

The University Grants Commission SAARC fellowship India scheme is an educational scheme offered by the University Grants Commission or UGC. The plan is also identified as the SAARC Chair, Fellowship and Scholarship program.

The University Grants Commission is a legal body administered and controlled by the Government of India. The UGC was established in November 1956, in conditions of an Act of Parliament and is responsible for maintaining and setting the standards of university education in India.

The process for applying for different scholarships in India and abroad are dissimilar. The fellowships amount also different according to the rank of study and organization or the trust that presents it.It is essential for the students to go through the details of the scholarships in India and abroad before accepting them as many of them may come with some strings attached.

One should accept the fellowships existing in India and abroad only when the terms and conditions, if any, are suitable. The UGC SAARC fellowship main aims to bring about a bonding and foster a healthy career.

The eligibility criteria for the university grants commission scholarship scheme are candidate desire of furthering their academic career, should possess a Ph.d. degree. He/she should be employed in either a research institute or university or any other educational institution. Process - The SAARC secretariat inform the university grand commission as well as ministry of every SAARC countries about the fellowship scheme, well ahead of the scheduled time for beginning of program. The period of University Grants Commission SAARC Fellowships, should not be fewer 6 month.